Subtract 2/10 from 50/28
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 2/10
50/28 - 2/10 is 111/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 10 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
50/28 = 50 × 5/28 × 5 = 250/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
2/10 = 2 × 14/10 × 14 = 28/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/140 - 28/140 = 250 - 28/140 = 222/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/70
- In mixed form: 141/70
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